Crown Ezee XL vs Vlektra Retro
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
| Specification |
Crown Ezee XL
Ezee XL |
Vlektra Retro
Retro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 385,000 | Rs 279,000 | |
| Powertrain | |||
| Type | Electric | Electric | |
| Battery & charging | |||
| Battery | 3 kWh | — | |
| Electric range | 65 km | 80 km | |
| Electric motor power | 1 kW | 1.5 kW | |
| Charging time | 4-5 hours | 2.5 hours | |
| Battery (volts / amp-hours) | 73.6V 40Ah LFP | 24 Ah | |
| Performance & drive | |||
| Transmission | Manual | Direct drive (electric) | |
| Top speed | 32 km/h | 70 km/h | |
| Size & practicality | |||
| Engine type | — | 1,500 W electric hub motor, 100 Nm | |
| Front suspension | High-performance front suspension | Telescopic forks | |
| Rear suspension | — | Dual spring-loaded shock absorbers | |
| Dry weight | 120 kg | — | |
| Brakes (front / rear) | Front drum / rear CBM | Drum / Dual-piston caliper disc | |
| Tyre size | 3.00-10 (alloy wheels) | Front 2.75-18, Rear 90/90-17 | |
| Warranty | LFP battery 4 years/48,000 km; motor & controller 3 years/36,000 km; body parts 1 year/12,000 km | 3-year replacement warranty on battery; 2-year replacement warranty on motor | |
| Colours | White, Red, Grey, Blue, Black | — | |
| Safety | |||
| Combined braking system (CBS) | No | Yes | |
| Rear disc brake | No | Yes | |
| Anti-theft alarm | Yes | No | |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Digital speedometer | Yes | Yes | |
| Alloy wheels | Yes | No | |
| Lighting | |||
| LED headlight | No | Yes | |
| LED tail light | No | Yes | |
| LED indicators | No | Yes | |
| Daytime running light | No | Yes | |
| Engine & performance | |||
| Riding modes | Yes | Yes | |
| Electric | |||
| Reverse assist | No | Yes | |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | No | |
| Other | |||
| Front basket with lid | Yes | No | |
| Rear carrier | Yes | No | |
| Under-seat storage | Yes | No | |
| Parking handbrake | Yes | No | |
| Side-view mirrors | Yes | No | |
| Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery | No | Yes | |
| 7-inch round LED headlight | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | |||
| Expert rating | 6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Crown Ezee XL vs Vlektra Retro: quick answers
Which is cheaper, the Crown Ezee XL or the Vlektra Retro?
The Vlektra Retro is cheaper. It starts at Rs 279,000 ex-factory, Rs 106,000 less than the Crown Ezee XL, which starts at Rs 385,000.
Which has the longer electric range, the Crown Ezee XL or the Vlektra Retro?
The Vlektra Retro goes furthest on electricity (Vlektra Retro: 80 km; Crown Ezee XL: 65 km).
Which is more powerful, the Crown Ezee XL or the Vlektra Retro?
The Vlektra Retro is the most powerful (Vlektra Retro: 2 hp; Crown Ezee XL: 1 hp).
Which has more safety features, the Crown Ezee XL or the Vlektra Retro?
The Crown Ezee XL has 0 airbags and 1 safety and driver-assistance features and the Vlektra Retro has 0 airbags and 2 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Crown Ezee XL and Vlektra Retro prices the same across Pakistan?
Yes. Ex-factory prices are set by the manufacturers and are the same in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala and every other city. Only registration and token tax differ by province.
